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Grape Jelly Meatballs

Sweet and Sticky Grape Jelly Meatballs for Every Celebration

These Grape Jelly Meatballs are sweet, sticky, and perfect for any celebration! A delightful appetizer that impresses guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 24 pieces Frozen Italian Meatballs Choose any fully cooked variety; homemade meatballs can work if they're precooked.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Grape Jelly Use less if your BBQ sauce is already sweet.
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Experiment with your favorite varieties.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Medium saucepan
  • Baking dish
  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and arrange the frozen Italian meatballs in a greased baking dish.
  2. Combine equal parts grape jelly and BBQ sauce in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously for 5–7 minutes until smooth and bubbly.
  3. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 18 minutes until they heat through.
  4. Pour the grape jelly BBQ sauce over the meatballs, ensuring each one gets coated. Toss gently to combine.
  5. Return the sauced meatballs to the oven and bake for an additional 7 minutes.
  6. Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) and bake for another 5–7 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
  7. Serve immediately or keep warm in a slow cooker on low heat.

Nutrition

Serving: 2meatballsCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 16gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These meatballs can be made ahead of time for easy entertaining. Store them properly in the fridge or freezer as needed.

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